Ford Ecosport: Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
Depower the SRS ...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Charging
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in
long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical
loads...